HSK 2
N1 比 N2 A
N1 bǐ N2 A
N2 is more A than N1
Structure
Noun 1 + 比 + Noun 2 + Adjective
How it works
This structure is used to make basic comparisons between two things or people. It indicates that the first noun (N1) possesses a certain quality (A) to a higher degree than the second noun (N2).
Examples
今天比昨天冷。
Jīntiān bǐ zuótiān lěng.
Today is colder than yesterday.
西瓜比苹果大。
Xīguā bǐ píngguǒ dà.
Watermelons are bigger than apples.
这支笔比那支笔贵。
Zhè zhī bǐ bǐ nà zhī bǐ guì.
This pen is more expensive than that pen.
Common mistakes
Do not use '很' (hěn) or '非常' (fēicháng) before the adjective in a '比' comparison (e.g., avoid saying '哥哥比姐姐很高').
Tip
If you want to say something is 'much more' or 'a little more,' place the modifier (like '得多' or '一点儿') after the adjective, never before it.
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